Research Coordinator-Senior

Under limited supervision, responsible for planning, directing, and supervising complex administrative and fiscal functions of a unit directly engaged in research. May lead or mentor lower level team members.

SUPERVISION

The Research Coordinator-Senior is supervised by the Pediatrics Research Center Principal Investigator and Co-Investigators.

• Screens patients for protocol eligibility and participation in clinical trials.

• Participates in the coordination and monitoring of patient treatment.

• Monitors and evaluates patient response to protocol treatment in collaboration with the physician.

• Provides education regarding study activities to patient, relatives and other clinical staff as necessary per protocol.

• Processes human specimens per protocol including blood, urine, sputum, buccal swabs, etc.

• Prepares regulatory documents for Institutional Review Board and/or sponsor

• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.

• Appropriately adapts assigned assessment and/or service methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served

• Responsible for the complete administrative research process for a defined group to include pre/post award activities and regular communications and meetings with faculty and staff.

• Coordinates multiple research protocols and grant submissions; monitors budgets, spending, purchasing and participant payments.

• May conduct literature searches and assist with publications.

• Prepares and submits regulatory documents to the Institutional Review Board to obtain and maintain approval for research studies.

• Monitors ongoing activities to ensure compliance with local, state & federal regulations.

• Coordinates educational sessions and journal review meetings; collaborates to provide education and proctor/mentorship opportunities; may oversee the activities of student associates.

• Maintains research subject files for each study and enters all subject data into research database.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated knowledge in grant administration, research coordination, data collection, and/or facilitating the patient experience in research projects.

• Working knowledge with electronic health record systems and familiarity with medical terminology.

• Ability to coordinate the diverse components of the project by quality project planning, execution and change control to achieve required balance of time, cost and quality.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to include the ability to generate high quality, technical writing and written/oral presentations.

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and databases.

• Detail oriented with meticulous planning, organizational and negotiating skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Phlebotomy skills preferred
• Knowledge in providing participant compensation and invoicing a study sponsor
• Knowledge in grant administration, research coordination, data collection, and/or facilitating the patient experience in research projects.
• Knowledge with electronic health record systems and familiarity with medical terminology.
• Ability to coordinate the diverse components of the project by quality project planning, execution and change control to achieve required balance of time, cost and quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to include the ability to generate high quality, technical writing and written/oral presentations.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and databases.
• Familiarity with utilizing research portals, such as RedCap.
• Detail oriented with meticulous planning, organizational and negotiating skills.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Works in a well lit, temperature controlled environment. May encounter exposure to body fluids and exposure to infectious disease.

OTHER:

Must successfully complete the pre-employment/post job offer health screening and the annual screening each year thereafter as an associate

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required.

License/Certification

• CPR certification is required